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Portage School Food Service Director Implements Local Sourcing Amid Fellowship

Portage School Food Service Director Implements Local Sourcing Amid Fellowship

Dawn Kelley, the Food Service Director for Portage Township Schools, is participating in the 2026 Healthy School Food Pathway fellowship through the Chef Ann Foundation. This fellowship, which includes a $5,000 grant, aims to enhance school meal programs by increasing scratch cooking by 30% or more for breakfast in middle and high schools. Kelley is focusing on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients despite the cancellation of the Farm to School program by the Trump administration. The district is also utilizing hydroponic units to grow lettuce, engaging students in the process. Kelley’s efforts are part of a broader initiative to improve school nutrition and support local economies.

Monomoy Regional School District Recognized as School Wellness Champion

Monomoy Regional School District Recognized as School Wellness Champion

The Monomoy Regional School District has been honored as a School Wellness Champion after successfully completing the Massachusetts School Wellness Coaching Program. This program partners schools with wellness coaches to assist in policy assessment, action planning, and implementation, focusing on compliance with the USDA Final Rule for Local School Wellness Policy Implementation under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. The district received this recognition during the 2026 Healthy Kids, Healthy Programs Summit, where they were awarded a special banner. The summit celebrated innovation in school nutrition and included sessions on integrating seafood into school meals and strengthening community ties.

California Advances Floating Wind Energy Amidst Shifts in U.S. Policy

California Advances Floating Wind Energy Amidst Shifts in U.S. Policy

California Advances Floating Wind Energy Amidst Shifts in U.S. Policy

US Department of Agriculture Launches Great American Cotton Plan to Support Farmers and Textile Industry

US Department of Agriculture Launches Great American Cotton Plan to Support Farmers and Textile Industry

US Department of Agriculture Launches Great American Cotton Plan to Support Farmers and Textile Industry

California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists

California air regulators update a key climate program, sparking pushback from environmentalists

California air regulators have updated a key climate program Friday

Kroger forced to make costly store fix after federal lawsuit

Kroger forced to make costly store fix after federal lawsuit

Grocery prices remain one of the biggest pressure points for American households. Shoppers immediately notice an increase in the cost of milk, meat, eggs, frozen meals, and produce every time they walk through a supermarket. But one of the highest costs inside a grocery store is something most ...

Morning Bid: Deal or no deal

Morning Bid: Deal or no deal

By Anna Szymanski May 29 (Reuters) - Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index

South Carolina Senate Rejects Trump-Backed Redistricting, Preserving Clyburn's District

South Carolina Senate Rejects Trump-Backed Redistricting, Preserving Clyburn's District

In South Carolina, the GOP-led state Senate has rejected a redistricting effort backed by President Trump, which aimed to redraw House district lines to favor Republicans. This move was intended to unseat Rep. Jim Clyburn, the state's only congressional Democrat and a significant figure in the party. The rejection occurred on the first day of early voting, with some senators arguing it was too late to alter district lines. This decision maintains Clyburn's district and his influential role in South Carolina politics. The Democratic Party is celebrating this outcome, as it preserves their representation in a state predominantly led by Republicans. The events coincide with the Blue Palmetto Dinner and Clyburn's 'World Famous Fish Fry,' both significant gatherings for Democrats in the state.

Wall St futures steady as investors await Mideast deal updates; Dell soars

Wall St futures steady as investors await Mideast deal updates; Dell soars

May 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were steady on Friday, after closing at record highs in the previous session, with markets awaiting details on reports that the U.S. and Iran has reached a deal.

China's factory activity likely remained flat in May: Reuters poll

China's factory activity likely remained flat in May: Reuters poll

BEIJING, May 29 (Reuters) - China's factory activity likely remained flat in May after expanding for two months, indicating that weak domestic demand and cost pressures stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran may have begun to weigh on the manufacturing sector.

European markets rise as investors await US-Iran ceasefire extension

European markets rise as investors await US-Iran ceasefire extension

May 29 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Friday and were on track to end the month higher, as investors took comfort from expectations that a proposed deal to extend the Middle East ceasefire and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could be finalised.